Applies paint, varnishes, stains and other coatings to interior and/or exterior surfaces with brush, roller or other tools.
Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Prepares paint and primers and matches colors. May prepare estimates of work time and cost. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Painter I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Utilizing knowledge of various construction materials for selection and use in building projects, while considering sustainability, cost, and performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the phases of a building project including the acquisition of materials, construction, and maintenance.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records the cost of materials, labor, and other factors that contribute to the overall cost of a building project.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Prepares cost estimates for building materials by analyzing project requirements.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Monitors the building materials production process, including testing and quality assurance.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Undertakes research on the physical and chemical properties of materials commonly used in construction and architecture.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the notations included in reading technical drawings, such as dimensions and tolerances.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies and complies with correct drawing scale and orientation.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reads blueprints and assembly drawings to ensure conformance of products to their specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews blueprint specifications to determine the nature of problems in product components.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Implements best practice initiatives within the blueprint reading teams to strengthen their quality.
Skill definition-Adhering to all environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements to ensure safe and sustainable business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Documents the compliance requirements for environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Prepares and submits environmental compliance reports to relevant regulatory agencies.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reviews and analyzes environmental compliance programs to identify improvement opportunities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages our organization's environmental performance to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Generates alternative techniques to drive environmental compliance and business sustainability.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of best practices for developing safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies safety concepts in the workplace, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Drafts standard operating procedures to ensure seamless implementation of safety policies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Delivers clear interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and reports to all junior managers and staff.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes innovative ways to drive continuous improvements in our safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Ability to plan and organize activities, tasks, and resources to achieve business goals and objectives within timeframe and budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of effective scheduling skills, including data entry, customer service, and appointment setting.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents different kinds of communications related to work schedules, such as memos, emails, and reports.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Administers phone calls and emails to respond to customers' inquiries regarding upcoming or scheduled appointments.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Collaborates with workforce management professionals to integrate scheduling optimization tools.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Authorizes the planning schedules of companies and organizations that operate in various industries.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of SOP practices in our business operations.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in the preparation of internal standard operating procedures (SOP).
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyses our business and operations to identify room for improvement on the related standard operating procedures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Coaches others on the implementation of SOP to reduce errors and improve quality.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds a monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness of our SOPs.
There are 10 hard skills for Painter I, Building Materials, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), etc.
2 general skills for Painter I, Environmental Compliance, Safety Policies and Procedures.
10 soft skills for Painter I, Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Painter I, he or she needs to be proficient in Scheduling, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Innovation.
